Almirante Padilla Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-20Almirante Padilla Airport serves Riohacha, the capital of La Guajira department on Colombia's Caribbean coast. It sits on the southwestern edge of the city at an elevation of 13 metres, and its single asphalt runway, 10/28, is 1,900 metres long.
Services at Almirante Padilla Airport
2 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- 3optionsCar RentalsAlamo, Enterprise, National Car RentalView car rentals guide
- 1optionHotelsHotel Castillo del MarView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers519K519,248 in 2023
- Services4listed across 2 of 6 types
- Local timeBogota time
- IATARCHICAO SKRH
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- MADomesticMain TerminalAvianca, LATAM Colombia, SATENA
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- RiohachaNortheast of the airport4 km
Questions
Answers drawn from the listings on this page.
What are the airport codes for Almirante Padilla Airport?
Almirante Padilla Airport uses the following codes: IATA: RCH, ICAO: SKRH. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Almirante Padilla Airport located?
Almirante Padilla Airport is located in Riohacha, La Guajira Department, Colombia. The airport coordinates are 11.5262°, -72.9260°.
What services are available at Almirante Padilla Airport?
Almirante Padilla Airport offers: 3 car rental companies, 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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